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10-02-2018, 08:40 PM
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Veteran Member
City: Apalachicola
Vessel Name: Grand Apalach
Vessel Model: Grand Banks 32
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 46
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GB 32 Total height for transport.
Good evening everyone. We finally pulled the trigger on a sweet GB 32 1974 located in Savannah, GA. We are planning to ground transport the boat to Apalachicola, FLA. The boat Survey showed an “air draft” of 13’ 9”. Is this a reasonable height from keel to fly bridge, minus mast and Bimini? The transporter is asking. Any comments are appreciated. Thanks
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10-02-2018, 08:47 PM
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Guru
City: Chicago/Montrose Harbor
Vessel Name: Sea Jay
Vessel Model: Non Trawler ;-) Ask me if it matters LOL
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 512
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Air draft PLUS draft would be the closer measurement.
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10-02-2018, 08:58 PM
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Guru
City: Upstate,SC
Vessel Name: Shipoopi
Vessel Model: derilic sailboat
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 2,884
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Air draft is height above water. 13'9" seems about right.
Hull draft is everything below the water. In some instances, this can include running gear, but I wouldn't count on it. You always need a little leeway to keep off the bottom.
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10-02-2018, 10:06 PM
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Guru
City: Vallejo, California
Vessel Name: Mahalo Moi
Vessel Model: 1986 Grand Banks 42 Classic
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 2,093
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Go to Grand Banks Owner's Resources and look at the archives for the engineering drawing of a GB32. The bottom of the keel to the top of the flying bridge wind screen on a GB42 is 13’ 4”. This is with the mast and what ever else removed. I imagine a GB32 is a bit less.
You’ll have to add a few inches to get the keel off the ground on the trailer. Try contacting a reputable boat hauler. They probably have the dimensions of your boat from past experience.
Good luck!
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10-03-2018, 12:05 AM
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Moderator Emeritus
City: Au Gres, MI
Vessel Name: Black Dog
Vessel Model: Formula 41PC
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 21,191
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Congrats on your new boat.
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10-03-2018, 01:00 AM
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Guru
City: Vallejo, California
Vessel Name: Mahalo Moi
Vessel Model: 1986 Grand Banks 42 Classic
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 2,093
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I couldn’t stand myself! I went to Grand Banks Owner's Resources and looked at a manual for a member’s GB32 (hull #277). The bottom of the keel to the top of the flying bridge wind screen (venturi) is 13’-9”. The venturi is easy to remove which will give you about one foot less in height.
Edit: Although the GB site noted above is a good source of information specifically related to Grand Banks boats, Trawler Forum is the place to go for all boating systems and exchange of ideas. Not affiliated, just a happy customer!
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10-03-2018, 07:56 PM
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Veteran Member
City: Apalachicola
Vessel Name: Grand Apalach
Vessel Model: Grand Banks 32
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 46
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Thanks for the replies. This is a great site.
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10-19-2018, 02:42 PM
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Senior Member
City: San francisco
Vessel Name: Pacific Star
Vessel Model: 1990 Grand Banks 32 #834
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 204
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GB 32 Transport
We recently trucked our 1990 GB 32 from California to Washington. In order to get the height down, we had to remove the flybridge bimini, the windshield, dashboard railing, wheel, compass, and Morse engine control---everything above the fiberglass. When loaded onto a lowboy trailer, the height off the road came in a 14'11", one inch under the 15' permit limit.
Good luck!
Oldersalt
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10-19-2018, 06:13 PM
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Veteran Member
City: Apalachicola
Vessel Name: Grand Apalach
Vessel Model: Grand Banks 32
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 46
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Thanks Oldersalt. Good to know. We are just closing on a 1974 GB 32 #428. Moving first to Brunswick from Savannah via the ICW. Staging for the trip to Apalachicola after we get settled down from our visit from Michael.
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10-23-2018, 07:33 AM
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Guru
City: LI or Fla
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 1,148
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Could also take it via water route, obviously longer but more enjoyable.
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10-24-2018, 09:00 PM
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Veteran Member
City: Apalachicola
Vessel Name: Grand Apalach
Vessel Model: Grand Banks 32
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 46
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I wish. Getting close to retirement but not quite that close. Hmmm let me think about this....[emoji41]
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12-10-2018, 07:39 AM
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Guru
City: SC
Vessel Name: Calypso
Vessel Model: 1981 Fairchild Scout
Join Date: Aug 2018
Posts: 608
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Quote:
Originally Posted by averybill
I wish. Getting close to retirement but not quite that close. Hmmm let me think about this....[emoji41]
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You should enjoy the trip and do it in stages on weekends. Plan ahead where to leave the boat and take one way rentals home. The fun and memories will be more valuable when you transition from "slow go" to "no go". Right now I assume you are a "go go".
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12-10-2018, 07:57 AM
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Enigma
City: Slicker?
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 16,567
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Greetings,
Mr. ab. Have you looked into hiring a delivery captain? It seems to be about 1000 miles or so. @ 70 miles/day, that's about 2 weeks.
Perhaps you could join the "crew" at various points along the route for short stints.
Just a thought.
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12-10-2018, 06:27 PM
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Veteran Member
City: Apalachicola
Vessel Name: Grand Apalach
Vessel Model: Grand Banks 32
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 46
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You guys are evil. Waiting for some ground transport estimates. Brunswick Landing is a great marina but getting antsy to get the lady home. Maybe a short sabbatical before retirement, .
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02-15-2019, 09:32 PM
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Veteran Member
City: Apalachicola
Vessel Name: Grand Apalach
Vessel Model: Grand Banks 32
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 46
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Ok thanks everyone. We got the boat home to Apalach via ground transport. Fairly reasonable and very competent transport. We did end up having an escort so the end tab was higher but within budget. Very glad to have the lady home and tucked into Battery Park. She is a sweet boat. Now the real fun begins. Again thanks all.
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02-15-2019, 10:13 PM
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Guru
City: Boston
Vessel Name: Adelante
Vessel Model: IG 30
Join Date: Nov 2016
Posts: 1,611
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within budget? a boat? (chuckling quietly in the background)
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02-17-2019, 05:24 PM
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Guru
City: Upstate,SC
Vessel Name: Shipoopi
Vessel Model: derilic sailboat
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 2,884
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SoWhat
within budget? a boat? (chuckling quietly in the background)
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Some people can do it. I can not.
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02-17-2019, 06:53 PM
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Veteran Member
City: Apalachicola
Vessel Name: Grand Apalach
Vessel Model: Grand Banks 32
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 46
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Boat budget
Ha.... I should have said boat budget. I take all boat projects and add 25% for overrun. Lol
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